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Black and blue? Or Gold and White? How can people with good eyesight see the colours on this dress so differently? This question has people scratching their heads around the world so it was up to us at 891 Afternoons to try to get a definitive answer. We needed our best and brightest on this so we spoke to optometrist Andrew Hogan who had just discussed the issue with his fellow board members of Optometry Australia. Who is right, the white and gold camp or the blue and black and is there an explanation? Download audio Read more

Some vegetables just don't have the same sizzle as others and some would put zucchini in that class. But given that there are plenty of zuchhinis around and that they're pretty easy to grow in our backyard veggie gardens, we thought we'd give them a makeover in The Melting Pot. It seems though that zucchinis are more popular than I thought! From pickles, relish and zucchini 'boats" to zucchini noodles, cake and bread. But it was the zucchini pancakes, suggested by one listener, that Chef and Food Consultant Chris Stephan honed in on. She calls them zucchini fritters and her... Read more

When there's an abundance of something as wonderful as peaches around, it's time to put them to good use. Chef and food consultant Chris Stephan suggests poaching ( or stewing as I like to call it!), roasting, chutney, relish and jam for some traditional ways of using peaches. But for a little twist how about a peach salsa to accompany your barbecued fish, pork or chicken? If you're up for it, here's the recipe! Download Peaches recipe Read more

It's hard to believe that through 2014 our intrepid movie reviewers have notched up 40 movies! After all the popcorn and hours spent in darkened rooms, which films were worth the effort and which weren't? Deb Tribe and Vic Pisani have looked back over the year to decide on their hits and misses- and many of our listeners served up their best and worst as well. Download audio Read more

You may not bake a ham on a regular basis through the year but each year a baked ham is a must for many on the Christmas table. If you've never taken this step, Chef and Food consultant Chris Stephan encourages you to make this the year. She says we should make sure it's an Australian ham to start with but when it comes to the glaze that's your personal choice. Chris has provided a few possibilities here and wishes everyone a happy and yummy Christmas. Download Glazed Ham recipe Read more